Made to your size- 100 boxes
- Custom sizes & styles
- Free dieline support
- Quality print options
- Proof before production
- 8–12 business day production
French fry boxes are small open-top cartons, usually with a lower front lip, that hold chips upright so they can be scooped and eaten on the move. Because they are open, steam escapes and fries stay crisp longer than in a closed box. They are a strong branding spot too, since a fry scoop is held and seen for the whole meal.
Custom French Fry Boxes
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Tell us what you are packing and we’ll reply with practical options.
Product features
Built around the jobScooped front lip
Holds fries upright
Grease-resistant board
Small, medium and large scoops
Pre-glued pop-open seam
Lidded delivery version
Tall back print panel
Specifications made for your product.
Technical snapshotEvery final specification is confirmed against product weight, packing method, print coverage, route, and order volume.
View artwork preparation guide- SKU
- bm-1079
- Dimensions
- Custom-made around the product and packing workflow
- Materials
- Grease-resistant paperboard, Kraft paperboard, Coated white board
- Printing
- CMYK, Pantone, white ink, or unprinted
- Finishes
- Matte, gloss, soft-touch, foil, embossing, spot UV
- Quantities
- Starting at 100 on selected configurations
- Proofing
- Dieline and digital proof
Make the tall back panel work.
Artwork and materialsThe tall back panel is the main print area, seen for the whole meal, with the scooped front and sides carrying the rest. Bold, simple artwork reads best on a small scoop. Our packaging guides cover sizing, materials, print, and cost in more depth.
Back panel, front and sides
We set your logo on the tall back panel, follow the curve of the scooped front with the design, and keep the food side unprinted unless you want inside print as well.
Explore print and finishesGrease-resistant board choices
Grease-resistant paperboard keeps bold print clear of oil spots. Kraft gives a rustic look and hides light marks, while coated white board makes bright brand colours pop on the counter and in the hand.
Explore material decisionsChoose your box
Choose small, medium and large scoops, plus a lidded version if you deliver.
Request a quote
Send us the weight of each portion and the type of fry, and we recommend scoop sizes.
Finalize the order
Approve the board, print, pre-glued seam and quantities for each scoop size before we start.
Build the dieline
We draw each scoop around your portion, so the fries stand a little above the rim.
Approve the proof
Check the back panel, front lip and side artwork for every size on your digital proof.
Roll on production
We print, cut and glue the side seams, then check and pack your scoops flat.
Best for
Burger and fry shopsFood trucksStadium and event foodLoaded friesWhat changes the price.
Cost factorsEvery project is quoted individually. These are the choices that move the price on almost every order.
- Grease resistance
- Board treated to hold back oil costs more than plain board but avoids see-through stains.
- Size
- Small, medium and large scoops each need their own cutting die.
- Bold full-colour print is popular here and costs more than a single colour.
- Lidded versions
- A closing top for delivery adds board and folding.
Choosing this format
Why fry boxes are left open
Fries go soggy from their own steam, so the box is built to let it escape.
A hot portion of chips gives off a lot of moisture in the first few minutes. In a closed box that steam condenses back onto the fries. An open scoop lets it rise away, so the outside stays crisp for longer.
For delivery, a vented lid or a box with holes in the top is a middle ground: it keeps fries in the bag but still lets moisture out. We make a lidded version of the scoop for exactly that.
- Open top for counter service
- Vented lid for delivery
- Avoid sealed tubs for crisp fries
The scooped front
A lower front wall makes the fries easy to reach and shows them off.
Most fry scoops have a taller back panel and a cut-down front, so the portion looks generous and hands go straight in. The tall back is also the best print area on the box.
Grease and loaded fries
Plain fries and loaded fries need different boxes.
Salted fries mostly leave light oil spots, which grease-resistant board handles. Loaded fries with cheese, gravy or sauce are wet, heavy and eaten with a fork, so they suit a food tray or a lidded box with a coated inside rather than a scoop.
Questions about french fry boxes.
Box style FAQsWe’ll confirm the exact details that apply to your structure and volume.
Read all frequently asked questionsHow do you size fry scoops for small, medium and large portions?+
We size each scoop to your real portions, so the fries stand a little above the rim. Weigh a small, medium and large portion of your own cut and send us the weights with the type of fry, since thin fries pack down far more than chunky chips. A scoop that is too big makes a portion look mean, and one too small spills at the counter.
Do fry scoops arrive flat, and how are they set up?+
Yes. We supply fry scoops flat with the side seam already glued, so they pop open with a squeeze and need no folding. They take little space next to the fryer and can be opened one at a time as orders come in. Lidded delivery versions take a moment longer, as the top is closed and tucked after filling.
Is a fry scoop or a paper fry bag better?+
We make both, and they suit different counters. A paper bag uses less material, but it crushes in a carrier and oil shows through sooner. A scoop holds the fries upright, keeps its shape in a hand or on a tray, and gives a far better print area. Bags suit high-volume counters, while scoops suit menus where the look of the portion matters.
Is the print on your fry boxes safe next to food?+
Yes. We print the outside of fry scoops and leave the food side unprinted unless you ask for inside print, and we confirm the inks, board and coating are suitable for food contact before production. Low-migration inks are the usual choice for food packaging, which matters on a scoop because hands and fries touch the rim throughout the meal.



